Northwest Small Hydroelectric Association, operating under the name Northwest Hydroelectric Association, is located in Lake Oswego, OR. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Hydroelectric Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 02/2024, Northwest Hydroelectric Association generated $587.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.3k during the year ending 02/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THIS EVENT OCCURS EVERY FEBRUARY WITHIN THE NORTHWEST AND INCLUDES SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND NON-MEMBER ATTENDEES. COST INCLUDE THE HOTEL, AUDIO/VISUAL, SHOW DECORATOR, AND REFRESHMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE ACTIVITY. THERE WERE 441 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING IN THE 2024 CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE IS 2 1/2 DAYS IN LENGTH. REVENUE $327,820; EXPENSES $205,097
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR NWHA PROVIDED A TECHNICAL WORKSHOP AND A FALL WORKSHOP. APPROXIMATELY 170 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN THE TECHNICAL WORKSHOP AND 130 IN THE FALL REGIONAL WORKSHOP. THE WORKSHOPS PROVIDED EDUCATION TO A VARIETY OF MEMBERS (CONSULTANTS GENERATORS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.). REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR ALL WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED ABOVE
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brenna Vaughn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $160,997 |
Alene Underwood President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Rockwood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Finlay Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Gail Sullivan Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $144,370 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,370 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $432,380 |
Investment income | $9,293 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $587,478 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,997 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,399 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,370 |
Fees for services: Management | $36,177 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,034 |
Information technology | $7,375 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $39,965 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,083 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $532,262 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,680 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $618,034 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | -$1,275 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $807,439 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,939 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $106,481 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $268,420 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $539,019 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $807,439 |
Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Small Hydroelectric Association has awarded $20,900 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
HYDROPOWER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
FOUNDATION FOR WATER AND ENERGY EDU PURPOSE: TEACHER TRAININGS | $13,400 |